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Hello doctor! Today, I accidentally let my friend drink a can of coke, my friend is currently being treated for gastric HP, you touched the can with your mouth, so it indirectly transmitted saliva to him. It wasn't until a while later that I noticed this and became very worried. My friend said the doctor said it can only be spread on a plate but I am still very scared. When I got back I was scared so I tried to make myself throw up but I don't think this will work. According to the doctor, is stomach Helicobacter pylori contagious and is there a high chance that I will get it from you? Thank you doctor for helping me!
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Hello! With the question of whether gastric HP bacteria are contagious, the doctor would like to answer as follows: H pylori can be transmitted from person to person by direct or indirect contact with the saliva of an infected person, but depending on each person's body. To have the most accurate diagnosis, you should go to the hospital to do tests and assessment to have treatment direction in case of need. You can choose a hospital under Vinmec Health System to register for an examination. Thank you for trusting and sharing your concerns with Vinmec. Love!
Answered by Master, Specialist Doctor II Phan Thi Minh Huong - Gastroenterologist - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Danang International General Hospital
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